Hopper & VIP Receiver Networking

[TechWriter]

Can a Hopper & a VIP receiver be connected like this: http://rvseniormoments.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/hopper_vip_network1.pdf

 

[stardust3]

That will work, however with 1 hopper there is still an open port on the lnb that would work also.

Ditch the 44 switch & save some $$.

 

[LER]

yes, BUT Business rules prohibit mixed VIP / Hopper accounts
?

 

[stardust3]

yes, BUT Business rules prohibit mixed VIP / Hopper accounts
?

You are allowed 1 purchased vip 211 on a hopper account, anything other requires a 2nd account.

 

[3HaloODST]

Yes, I have done that several times for troubleshooting purposes, however my 722k is on a separate account as Dish doesn't allow Hopper/ViP mix on the same account. The only exception is that a single, owned 211 is allowed on the same account.

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[TechWriter]

That will work, however with 1 hopper there is still an open port on the lnb that would work also.
Ditch the 44 switch & save some $$.

So from the DISH . . . 2 lines to the Solo node and one line directly to a VIP receiver?

 

[boba]

So from the DISH . . . 2 lines to the Solo node and one line directly to a VIP receiver?

And a second account unless an owned 211.

 

[stardust3]

So from the DISH . . . 2 lines to the Solo node and one line directly to a VIP receiver?

Yes exactly.

 

[Grandude]

That will work, however with 1 hopper there is still an open port on the lnb that would work also. Ditch the 44 switch & save some $$.

No, no, keep the DPP44 switch. With it you can easily add a second hopper and keep the VIP211(K) running with the addition of a duo node. This is exactly what I did. (I'm assuming you already have the switch)

Posted from my trusty IBM keyboard in real time.

 

[Grandude]

I would also recommend that you keep the 211 connected to your home system so that you can easily verify to the people at Dish that you aren't account stacking. Also any upgrade to the software/firmware will be downloaded and you can easily verify that the receiver is working prior to taking it out on a camping/tailgating trip.

Posted from my trusty IBM keyboard, not an iPhone.

 

[TechWriter]

I would also recommend that you keep the 211 connected to your home system so that you can easily verify to the people at Dish that you aren't account stacking. Also any upgrade to the software/firmware will be downloaded and you can easily verify that the receiver is working prior to taking it out on a camping/tailgating trip.

Mmmm . . . that's a bit tough when you don't own a sticks & bricks.

 

[Grandude]

Mmmm . . . that's a bit tough when you don't own a sticks & bricks.

Huh! I'm confused.

Posted using my IBM keyboard connected to a home-built PC.

 

[Bobby]

Huh! I'm confused.

Posted using my IBM keyboard connected to a home-built PC.

Methinks he is referring to full time RVers....

 

[TechWriter]

Methinks he is referring to full time RVers....

Bingo!

 

[Grandude]

Methinks he is referring to full time RVers....

Dang it. I get it now. Guess my 76 year old brain was on vacation when I first read it.

 

[Bobby]

It's OK Grandude, we older North Bayites need to look out for each other!

 

[Grandude]

It's OK Grandude, we older North Bayites need to look out for each other!

Indeed.